Foundation Timeline

William H. Gates Sr. (left), Melinda Gates (center), Bill Gates (right) gather for a photo.

1994 - 1996

Bill and Melinda (right & center) consolidate their giving to address two main issues—global health and community needs in the Pacific Northwest—and form the William H. Gates Foundation with an initial stock gift of $94 million. The new foundation is managed by Bill Gates Sr. (left)

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